The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating a number of cases involving counterfeit jewelry. Police say the suspects approach people in parking lots, telling them they need to sell the jewelry for gas money or food. They target elderly people, using high-pressure tactics to convince their victims to buy. In some cases suspects have taken…… MORE
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NV Energy Investigating Carbon Monoxide Leak in Midtown
Three people are recovering after a carbon monoxide leak in midtown Reno. The leak was reported at about eight o’clock Sunday night, at the corner of Taylor Street and Helvetia Avenue. The victims were treated by paramedics and were not hospitalized. NV Energy is now working to determine the source of the leak.… MORE
Reno Man Sentenced in Gang-Related Shooting
A Reno man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison in connection with a 2022 gang related shooting. 19-year-old Kamahri Berreman will be eligible for parole in 15 years. In March of 2022, officers with the Reno Police Department responded to reports of a fatal shooting at a convenience store. The victim was identified…… MORE
UNR Community Reacts to UNLV Shooting
UNR offering a somber message as they extend their heartfelt condolences to U-N-L-V. University Spokesman Scott Walquist relaying a message from UNR’s President.… MORE
Reno Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation
A call for trouble led to an officer-involved shooting at a home just a few blocks from the Reno Public Market. Now a suspect is rushed to the hospital, and the officer is on administrative leave. Reno Police Officer Stephen Greenlea says this happened around 10:40 this morning [Wednesday] off Colorado River Blvd near Kirman.… MORE
Reward Offered For Suspects Involved In Reno-Area Burglaries
Secret Witness is offering a $1,000 reward for information about suspects wanted in connection with a string of Reno-area commercial burglaries. Secret Witness says there have been burglaries at convenience stores in the Reno area over the last several months. Anyone with information is asked to call Secret Witness at 775-322-4900.… MORE
Suspect Dead After UNLV Active Shooting
(Las Vegas, NV) — Police say there are three victims after an active shooting event at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas today. The Las Vegas Sheriff did not update their conditions, and said there could be more. He did confirm the shooter is deceased, and there is no ongoing threat. There is a re-unification…… MORE
Four Arrested in Winnemucca Drug Bust
Four people are facing drug charges in Winnemucca following a search of home. Wesley Strickler, Brandon Barnes, Joseph Gear, and Alexus Barnes were all arrested on drug charges ranging from possession of a controlled substance up to possession with intent to sell. Police were serving a search warrant and seized around 13 grams of fentanyl,…… MORE
Sparks Police Arrest Unlicensed Contractor
The Sparks Police Department arrested an unlicensed contractor on three felony counts of obtaining money under false pretenses. Sandra J. Tyler was arrested following a traffic stop that was initiated because of a warrant. That warrant stemmed from a nearly two-year investigation by the Nevada State Contractors Board into Re Bath Reno. The Board alleges…… MORE
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Warning About Phone Scams
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office wants you to know about two phone scams making the rounds. The first one involves a request to settle overdue bills using cryptocurrency. The scammer tells the caller to deposit money at a cryptocurrency ATM. The second scam involves callers claiming to be from the Sheriff’s Office and telling the…… MORE
